Platarsite

Formula: (Pt,Rh,Ru)AsS

Origin of name: from platinum and arsenic

 

Crystal system: cubic

Crystal class: 2/m -3

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Colour: gray in reflected light

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Luster: metallic

Habit: subhedral grains, to 1 mm

Hardness: 7 to 7.5

Specific gravity: 8.0

Cleavage: none

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